Director of Human Resources

Job description / Role

Job summary

The director of human resources will report directly to the property general manager, with a dotted-line (functional) reporting relationship to the regional senior director of human resources and will be an integral member of the property executive committee. As a member of the human resources organization, he or she contributes a high level of human resource generalist knowledge and expertise for a designated property. He or she will be accountable for talent acquisition, succession and workforce planning, performance management and development for property employees, using technology efficiently, and coaching and developing others to help influence and execute business objectives in the most efficient manner. He or she generally works with considerable independence, developing processes to accomplish objectives in alignment with broader business objectives. Additionally, he or she utilizes a human resource business plan aligned with property and brand strategies to deliver HR services that enable business success.

Candidate profile

Education and experience

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in human resources, business administration, or related major; 4 years experience in human resources, management operations, or related professional area; or
• 4-year bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or related major; 2 years experience in human resources, management operations, or related professional area.

Core work activities

Managing the human resources strategy

• Executes and follows up on engagement survey related activities.
• Champions and builds the talent management ranks in support of property and region diversity strategy.
• Translates business priorities into property human resources strategies, plans and actions.
• Implements and sustains human resources initiatives at the property.
• Coordinates the human capital review process at property(s) and leads succession planning activities on property and in the market, as appropriate.
• Leads the assessment of property(s) leadership pipeline through the human capital review process and assists with follow-up.
• Creates value through proactive approaches that will affect performance outcome or control cost.
• Monitors effective use of myHR by property managers and employees.
• Leads and participates in succession management and workforce planning.
• Responsible for human resources strategy and execution.
• Serves as key change manager for initiatives that have high employee impact.
• Attends owners meetings as a member of the property executive committee and provides meaning or context to the human resources results (e.g., retention statistics, critical open positions, employee satisfaction, and training initiatives and results); and demonstrates an understanding of owner priorities.
• Supervises one or more on-property human resources, as well as market-based human resources specialist type resources where appropriate.

Managing staffing and recruitment process

• Analyzes open positions to balance the development of existing talent and business needs.
• Serves as coach and expert facilitator of the selection and interviewing process.
• Surfaces opportunities in work processes and staffing optimization.
• Makes staffing decisions to manage the talent cadre and pipeline at the property.
• Develops staffing strategy (in collaboration with hiring manager) relating to hiring practices; consults with hiring manager on compensation, benefits, etc.
• Monitors sourcing process and outcomes of staffing process.
• Ensures managers are competent in assessing and evaluating hourly staff.

Managing employee compensation strategy

• Remains current and knowledgeable in the internal and external compensation and work competitive environments.
• Leads the planning of the hourly employee total compensation strategy.
• Champions the communication and proper use of total compensation systems, tools, programs, policies, etc.
• Participates in quarterly internal equity analysis; reviews internal equity reports and surfaces issues needing resolution.
• Creates and implements total compensation management packages and offers, particularly recognition and incentive programs directed towards property priorities.

Managing staff development activities

• Ensures completion of the duties and responsibilities of the properties’ human resources staff members, as outlined in applicable job description(s).
• Ensures property human resources staff is properly trained in all employee-related human resource information to appropriately respond to property employees.
• Serves as resource to property human resources staff on employee relations questions and issues.
• Continually reinforces positive employee relations concepts.

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

At more than 100 award-winning properties worldwide, The Ritz-Carlton Ladies and Gentlemen create experiences so exceptional that long after a guest stays with us, the experience stays with them. Attracting the world’s top hospitality professionals who curate lifelong memories, we believe that everyone succeeds when they are empowered to be creative, thoughtful and compassionate.

Every day, we set the standard for rare and special luxury service the world over and pride ourselves on delivering excellence in the care and comfort of our guests. Your role will be to ensure that the “Gold Standards” of The Ritz-Carlton are delivered graciously and thoughtfully every day. The Gold Standards are the foundation of The Ritz-Carlton and are what guides us each day to be better than the next. It is this foundation and our belief that our culture drives success by which The Ritz Carlton has earned the reputation as a global brand leader in luxury hospitality. As part of our team, you will learn and exemplify the Gold Standards, such as our Employee Promise, Credo and our Service Values. And our promise to you is that we offer the chance to be proud of the work you do and who you work with.

In joining The Ritz-Carlton, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.

About the Company

Marriott International is the world's largest hotel company based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, with more than 6,000 properties in 122 countries and reported revenues of nearly $14 billion in fiscal year 2015. Its heritage can be traced to a root beer stand opened in Washington, D.C., in 1927 by J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott.

The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 30 brands. Marriott International has more than 500,000 people working worldwide at managed or franchised properties, as well as at corporate offices. The company has been consistently recognized as a top employer and for its superior business ethics.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Marriott International does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.